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MBDA’s 5th Generation Land Combat Missile at Eurosatory
2014-06-16 Read More...
At Eurosatory 2014, MBDA is showcasing MMP (Missile Moyenne Portée) the latest addition to its range of land combat missiles. Just six months ago, in December 2013, the program was given the official go ahead by the French DGA (Direction Générale de

Saab Wins FMV Orders, Signs Underwater Systems LoI
2014-06-11 Read More...
Defence and security company Saab has received orders from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) regarding construction and production plans for the next generation submarines and to conduct mid-life update of two Gotland-class

AgustaWestland, Havelsan to Cooperate on Training Systems
2014-06-10 Read More...
Finmeccanica - AgustaWestland and Havelsan announced the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and jointly market and sell their complementary training products and capabilities.

Achievements of French Army Helicopters in Combat
2014-06-04 Read More...
Sixty years ago, the French Army introduced its first helicopter unit, giving land forces close combat attack, intelligence and mobility capabilities to complement forces deployed on the ground. This unit was capable of acting very rapidly over long

Airbus Helicopters Unveils New EC145 T2 HEMS Equipment
2014-06-04 Read More...
As the leading helicopter manufacturer in helicopter emergency medical services - with a 60% market share - Airbus Helicopters is introducing its evolved EC145 T2 rotorcraft in the helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) configuration.

RUAG Showcased Latest Technologies at ILA Berlin
2014-05-29 Read More...
RUAG participated at last week’s ILA Berlin Air Show (Berlin, Germany; 20-25 May 2014) with some cutting-edge technology and presented its capabilities to an international audience of trade professionals.

Rheinmetall’s Combat Systems Unit Adopts New Structure
2014-05-28 Read More...
The Combat Systems division of the Rheinmetall Group’s Defence arm has adopted a new structure, signaling the start of a new era. With its business units streamlined to meet the altered underlying conditions, the division is now poised to take full

Thales Wins Order for 2nd UK A400M Full-Flight Simulator
2014-05-23 Read More...
Airbus Defence and Space has awarded Thales a multi-million pound contract to supply the Royal Air Force with a second full-flight simulator for the Airbus A400M military transport aircraft.

MBDA, Lockheed Celebrate 10 Years of MEADS Cooperation
2014-05-22 Read More...
At the ongoing ILA Berlin Air Show, MBDA and Lockheed Martin business leaders celebrated 10 years of development cooperation on the MEADSTM program. A definitive $3.4B USD contract was awarded that represented the three partner

Nexter Orders Composite Lightweight Armour from TenCate
2014-05-21 Read More...
On Monday, the French Ambassador in Denmark, François Zimeray, has visited TenCate Advanced Armour’s facilities in Vissenbjerg, following a significant order from Nexter Systems.

Military Training & Simulation Industry at ITEC 2014
2014-05-21 Read More...
ITEC, the leading international exhibition and conference dedicated to military training education and simulation, is currently taking place in Cologne, Germany (20-22 May) with more than 110 exhibitors representing 16

Airbus, Dassault, Alenia Aermacchi Ready for MALE 2020
2014-05-20 Read More...
Europe's Industry is ready to develop a next generation advanced European Unmanned Aerial System (UAS).

Airbus Helicopters at ILA Berlin 2014
2014-05-20 Read More...
Airbus Helicopters’ presence at the ongoing ILA Berlin Air Show (20-25 Ma 2014) reflects over four decades of helicopter manufacturing in Germany. Their exhibition features a range of brand-new models such as the EC145 T2 and EC135 T3 aircraft, as

Airbus Defence and Space at ILA Berlin Air Show
2014-05-19 Read More...
Airbus Defence and Space will present its broad portfolio in the Airbus pavilion at the international aerospace exhibition ILA Berlin 2014 which will run from 20-25 May

INVISIO Wins New Order for Headsets & Accessories
2014-05-19 Read More...
INVISIO has received an order from a military customer in a Nordic country. The order is for headsets, control units and accessories.

Navantia Delivers 2 New OPV’s to the Spanish Navy
2014-05-14 Read More...
The Government of Spain has announced the acquisition of two new OPV’s (BAM) for the Spanish Navy, following the series of 4 already in service, built by Navantia from 2006 to

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